Archive for March 2011
Michael Ellis wins 7th annual BVI X Tri
In the 7th annual BVI XTri, a triathlon held in the off-road wilds of Smuggler’s Cove and Belmont held on Sunday, Michael Ellis won the event with a time of 48 minutes and 50 seconds. A newcomer to the BVI triathlon scene but an experienced mountain biker and triathlete, Ellis beat second placer Andrew “Tubes Thompson by one minute and twenty-two seconds. Chris Ghiorse was third. Although off-pace today, Thompson’s 2009 course record of 47 minutes and 27 seconds still stands. Kay Reddy won the individual ladies and Team Broadsword, once again surprising many, won the team category.
Read MoreX Tri to take place March 27
The BVI X TRI takes place on Sunday, the 27th March 2011, at Smugglers Cove with the race starting at 7.30am. The fun race is open to individuals of all athletic abilities and there will be three categories of racing: X Tri, Try A Tri and Junior.
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